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Title Department Application Start Date Application End Date
Deputy Director of Libraries Libraries 01/08/2019 01/29/2019
Primary Water Operator Water and Sewer 01/07/2019 Open Until Filled
Senior Civil Engineer Engineering 01/07/2019 01/22/2019
Junior Clerk Traffic and Parking Traffic and Parking 01/07/2019 01/22/2019
HMEO Water Department Water and Sewer 01/04/2019 Open Until Filled
SHMEO PWL Water Department Water and Sewer 12/21/2018 Open Until Filled
Temporary Wire Inspector Inspectional Services Department (ISD) 12/18/2018 Open Until Filled
Social Media Manager / Community Engagement Specialist Communications and Community Engagement 12/07/2018 Open Until Filled
Electrician for the Lights and Lines Division DPW - Electrical Lights and Lines 12/03/2018 Open Until Filled
Local Building Inspector Inspectional Services Department (ISD) 11/20/2018 Open Until Filled
Manager of Accounts Payable Auditing 11/14/2018 Open Until Filled
Capital Projects Director Capital Projects and Planning 11/07/2018 Open Until Filled
Director of Inspectional Services Inspectional Services Department (ISD) 10/23/2018 Open Until Filled
Spanish Language Liaison Assistant Internship SomerViva: Office of Immigrant Affairs 10/11/2018 Open Until Filled
Wire Inspector Inspectional Services Department (ISD) 09/25/2018 Open Until Filled
SHMEO Catch Basin Operator Water and Sewer 07/19/2018 Open Until Filled
School Nurse School Department 02/07/2018 Open Until Filled
Crossing Guard Police Department 01/11/2018 Open Until Filled
Lifeguard Parks and Recreation 02/20/2018 Open Until Filled



Police Officers and Firefighters

The City of Somerville fills vacant positions of Police Officers and Firefighters through the Massachusetts Human Resources Division, Civil Service Unit as required by the State of Massachusetts. For more information on Civil Service testing or to apply for a test, please go to mass.gov/civilservice (or click here).

Police Officers and Firefighters are employed through the Massachusetts Human Resources Division, Civil Service Unit as needed. After the examination and certification of candidates by the Massachusetts Resources Division, which give preference to Veterans, the City of Somerville utilizes the Residency Preference system allowed by the Massachusetts law for new hires to police officer and firefighter positions. Preference is given to candidates who reside in Somerville for one year prior to the date of the civil service examination. Veterans Preference is provided for appointment to Civil Service positions to veterans as per the Massachusetts Civil Service System.

Somerville Retirement Board

Job postings for the Somerville Retirement Board are posted in a blue banner at the top of somervillema.gov/retirement when available.

Lunch Attendants and Cafeteria Workers

If you wish to apply for a Lunch Attendant or Cafeteria Worker position in Somerville, please follow the instructions below:

  • Go to http://www.schoolspring.com/jobs/?employer=16902
  • Click on the position you are applying for
  • Click "Apply for this job"
  • Select "Sign up" to create a new profile, follow prompts and answer questions completely
  • Once your profile is complete click "submit application"

Should you have any questions throughout the application process, please contact Human Resources at 617-629-5230.

Crossing Guards

If you are interested working as a School Crossing Guard, please complete an application (click here) and return it to the Somerville City Hall Personnel Office at 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143. Applications are also available at the City Hall Personnel Office and you are welcome to come in anytime during business hours. The application will be logged in and forwarded to the Police Department for review. You will be contacted by Officer Joseph Teves if a personal interview is desired. You may call Officer Teves directly at [email protected] if you have any questions about the position.

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